This weekend's top events

The best things happening in San Diego from Friday, Nov. 29 to Sunday, Dec. 1

Surfin’ Santa at Seaport Village

Seaport Village will be decked out in SoCal Christmas style as it welcomes the jolly old elf himself on Saturday. Arriving by jet pack (what would Rudolph say?), wearing his famous board shorts and flip-flops, he’ll be spreading holiday cheer to all the good little girls, boys and adults, of course. Join Santa for a parade down the boardwalk, and afterward, hang 10 and take a photo with him as you catch a wave on his surfboard. 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday. 849 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego. Free. seaportvillage.com

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Fourth annual SoNo Fest and Chili Cook-Off

South meets north for the cooperative SoNo Fest. The event’s free, but if you’re hungry, begin with a $20 bowl purchased from San Diego Ceramic Connection (either at the pre-party on Friday, or at the event on Sunday), then choose up to five tastes from 30 participating restaurants, as well as unlimited tastes from numerous community pots. Vote for your favorite! 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 32nd and Thorn streets. Free to attend; $20 for chili cook-off tastings. (619) 281-2529 or sonofestchilicookoff.com

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Star 94.1 Acoustic Christmas 2013

Good music is its own reward, but in the case of this annual fundraising concert for the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, buying a ticket also pays dividends for an eminently worthy cause. Spearhead leader Michael Franti is the show’s most seasoned performer at 47, while bluesy vocal belter ZZ Ward is the youngest at 27. 6 p.m. Wednesday. House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., downtown. $50-$125, plus service charges (must be 21 or older to attend). (800) 745-3000 or livenation.com

Member Appreciation Days

Like the ad says, membership has its privileges. This weekend, MoPA members get free admission to SDMA, and vice versa. And since you may also have “Black Friday” shopping on your mind, you get 20 percent off in either museum’s gift shop. 10 to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Museum of Photographic Arts, Balboa Park. (619) 238-7559 or mopa.org. 10 to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, San Diego Museum of Art, Balboa Park. (619) 232-7931 or sdmart.org

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Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

The Old Globe’s magical “Grinch” musical turns 16 this year, but it’s showing no signs of age, thanks to heartfelt, enthusiastic performances from three-time Grinch Steve Blanchard and scene-stealing newcomer Jeffrey Schecter as his antler-wearing dog Max. Through Dec. 28. The Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego. $37 and up (discounts available). (619) 234-5623, theoldglobe.org